THEME: “THE LORD´S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM” ((Readings: Procession: Mt 21:1-11; 1st: Is 50:4-7; Ps 21; 2nd: Phil 2:6-11; Gos: Mt 26:14-27:66)) There is an interesting story about the donkey that carried Jesus on Palm Sunday.  The donkey thought that the reception was organized to honor him. “I am a unique donkey,” this excited animal might … Continue reading PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD, YEAR A

Sunday readings in brief: Palm Sunday A Mathew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 21(22); Philippians 2:6-11). Mathew 26:14-27:66 Sacrificing for a good cause Dear friends, today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus entered publicly into the city of Jerusalem like a king. For the last few weeks, Jesus has been hiding because the Jews wanted … Continue reading Sacrificing for a good cause

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A THEME: “THE SPIRITUAL DEATH” ((Readings: 1st: Ezk 37:12-14zt; Ps: 129; 2nd: Rom 8:8-11; Gos: Jn 11:1-45)) Today being the 5th Sunday of lent, we are gradually coming close to the end of the season. We are polishing our preparations for the Easter celebration and I trust you had ample time to pray, … Continue reading “THE SPIRITUAL DEATH”

Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8: 8-11; John 11:1-45 Last year march while I was improving on the Swahili language in one of the parishes in Tanzania, I stayed with one deacon who was doing his pastoral experience before his priestly ordination.  He received a phone call one day from one of the Christians who requested … Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, year A